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Jan 26, 2008 | 07:12 PM

cspoon

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Stock seat problem

I just bought a used 2006 Street bob from a dealer down in Nashville, TN. To complete the deal I wanted a passenger pillion because my wife has to have a place to sit. Anyway when I got home with the bike I noticed the seat is real loose. Side to side and up and down where the rear and front meet.

IMO I think they must have forgotten some hardware when they put this seat on. Any suggestions?

Thanks

Jan 26, 2008 | 07:16 PM

jmpancoast

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RE: Stock seat problem

That just the way they are made.

Jan 26, 2008 | 07:21 PM

07bobber

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RE: Stock seat problem

very normal but poor engineering IMO

Jan 26, 2008 | 07:36 PM

Travlinman314

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RE: Stock seat problem

Yeah, just like others have said, normal.

To put it best, the bottom front of the seat has a lip sticking out and seated under the fuel tank.
The stock seat and pillion are fastened together with two screws, and the rear has one screw that you see.
In reality, if they put the "Oh ****" strap on, that's what holds the center,(not really but kind of).

Also as mentioned, not the best design, but it works, and it will be OK till you decide on which seat you'd like to invest in.

Jan 26, 2008 | 07:37 PM

DGlide04

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RE: Stock seat problem

I wouldn't worry about it too much, Harley stock seats pretty much stink anyway. You're better off with a good aftermarket seat or seat/pillion combination if that is how you want to go. There are a lot of really comfy aftermarket seats, and some that Harley has aren't too bad either. It all depends on your needs and budget.

Jan 26, 2008 | 08:54 PM

dirico1266

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RE: Stock seat problem

i went through that same thing just last week. I was like (this is held on by screwed in plastic). With both of you on the bike it will be fine. Nice and sturdy.

Jan 26, 2008 | 11:32 PM

cspoon

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RE: Stock seat problem

you would think they could use a little technology like the two up set I saw from Mustang. The passenger pillion forks onto the driver screw and then screws in from the back. 2 positive pieces to hold it in. As far as new seats, for now the stock one is very comfortable to me, so I might just have to modify something to hold it on a little better.